Egypt doesn’t deserve a bail-out, but should get one
The Middle East cannot afford the collapse of its most populous country
The prospects for war or peace in the Middle East depend on many actors: America, the Houthis, Iran, Israel, the Palestinians, Saudi Arabia and others. But one country is more important than most people realise: Egypt.
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This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Pyramid scheme”
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